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Jim Cameron

b. 1946

Scottish footballer

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About Jim Cameron

Born 1946. Jim Cameron is an association football player.

Playing career Jim Cameron joined Dundee United in October 1966 from Ashfield, having turned down contract offers from Leicester City and Stirling Albion, and was one of three players from the Glasgow-based junior club signed by United manager Jerry Kerr around that time. After performing well in the reserve team, he made his first team debut in the Scottish Football League in April 1967, in a 2–2 draw against Partick Thistle at Tannadice Park. The following month Dundee United travelled to the United States, to represent the Dallas Tornado franchise in the new United Soccer Association (USA) league. With regular left back Jimmy Briggs initially left out due to a contract dispute, Cameron was included in the squad and featured regularly on the tour, playing in ten of the twelve USA matches.

Returning to Scotland, Cameron began the 1967–68 season in the reserves until Briggs suffered a broken leg in February 1968. By the beginning of the 1972–73 season, Kopel had replaced Cameron as first choice in the position. Cameron was transfer listed in October 1972 but didn't leave the club until September 1973 when he was transferred to Falkirk for a £7000 fee. and also had spells with Montrose and Forfar Athletic before emigrating to Australia in 1981.

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Also known as
James Fairley Cameron

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Cameron?

Scottish footballer

When was Jim Cameron born?

Jim Cameron was born on 7 December 1946.

What is Jim Cameron's occupation?

Jim Cameron is an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Cameron

· Wikidata: Q64433542

· DBpedia: Jim Cameron (Scottish footballer)

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